Change is good
I’m excited about my new web presence. I”ve been an artist long enough now to appreciate the need for change. For instance, I’m in an airport right now, waiting for a flight, and updating my website. This is good.
When I started working full time as an artist, one of the first things I did was go to a printer and have a thousand business cards made. Then, I created a brochure and had a ton of them printed - and of course, they needed updating long before I used all of them. I sat at Mall art shows, handing out printed material and making appointments with people to see more paintings in my dining room! And even then, I noticed the artists who fell out of touch.
I also saw the need to enjoy my painting AND my interaction with the public. I believe being an artist involves more than creating the work. I have to admit, in the last few years I’ve gotten lazy about communicating. I put priority on painting and there are so many demands on my time in recent years — some things have fallen through the cracks.
I actually enjoy writing about my work and communicating about it. Answering questions helps me formulate my ideas and rethink my opinions. Explaining technique is always a good thing — for me as well as the artist on the other end of the comversation. We all learn from each other.
So I’m excited about this blog/facebook/twitter approach. PLEASE give me feedback. I need to know what is working and not working. Email me at dana.danabrown@gmail.com
